CNET TechTracker

Quick Specs

Version:

2.1

Total Downloads:

23,407,572

Date Added:

Aug. 29, 2012

Price:

Free

File Size:

3.68MB

Downloads Last Week:

1

Platform:

Windows

Editors' Note: The Download App is the newest evolution of the CNET service previously known as TechTracker.
CNET TechTracker is being shut down in favor of this new application with improved software matching and additional system maintenance features.

Publisher's Description

CNET TechTracker is a free application from CNET that helps keep the software on your computer up-to-date and secure. TechTracker works by scanning the software installed on your computer and alerting you when updates are available. Keeping software up-to-date is important because updates often contain patches that make your computer more secure and new features that make your software better.

TechTracker leverages the CNET Download.com software catalog -- the largest catalog of software in the world -- to provide secure, spyware-free software updates. TechTracker makes it easy to keep track of all your software updates in one place and ensure you are running the latest versions.

It still show newer version, even if you choose to not install them.But you can close automatic messages and check manually the interested updates when you want and download only that.Personally I download EVERY program I have in PC even if already updated for keep my cloud disk fully updated. :P

Summary

Dont understimate a software like this. Have last version of a program sometime can cause compatibility problems if you have older OS, but a newer version have increased options and protection you cant miss.

After reading many older posts I have to tell I'm using it on a Windows 7 PC and on a Windows 8 PC without any problem.It work perfectly even if a little boring if you keep the alarm window popup active.If you disable it, remember to keep an eye on it almost once a week, better if once a day. ^_^

This application tracks most current downloads still to this day, even better than the new Download App, which I have tried as well.

It's the only app that I know of that keeps track of ALL the various applications on my systems, and knows which need updates. Others I've tried and used only do essential apps, like Adobe Flash Player, not say, Advanced System Care.

Cons

That I have to use the Download App instead of this one; this one's only con that I can think of is that it opens the list of your downloaded applications in another window. Even then it's not really a con.

Summary

Still better than the new Download App. I think I'll stick with this one until the other is better handled.

Hi. You need to completely delete software which includes from the registry. Don't know how? Might want to get iobit uninstaller when you delete programs. it deletes all the program from your computer.

Seamless installation, never any interference with other operations. Has never suggested the wrong version or program installation. I don't even have to think about this program - easy to use, hard to abuse!

Cons

Careful selecting the "Open With" option - you'll know the first time you use this - just use the first suggestion...

That is one of my pet peeves. You go to download a specific program or app and the next thing you know all these additions appear. This happens even from the vendors site so be vigilant as to what download you are clicking on.

I tried both versions. It made Windows 7 completely unusable. As soon as the program starts it opens a huge number of empty windows. The only way to regain control of the computer is to do a hard reboot.

Summary

Do not install on Windows 7 at least. I do not know about other Windows versions.

I am using MS 7 and I have not had any problems with Tracker. You may have another program or app that is causing compatibility problems. I have been using C-Net Tracker for several years and no problems on any of the platforms I have had. (All MS from XP to 7)

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